18 Things to Do in Charleston This Week · September 24–27, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

MOJA Arts Festival 2026

Charleston's beloved multi-day arts and cultural festival celebrating African American and Caribbean heritage runs through October 4 at various locations across the city.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Various locations, Charleston

MOJA Community Heroes Gala

A highlight of MOJA Arts Festival, this gala celebrates community heroes at the South Carolina Aquarium.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 7:00 PM · South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston

Charleston Oktoberfest 2026

Charleston's annual Oktoberfest celebration brings German beer, food, and festivities to the Lowcountry.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 4:00 PM · Charleston

4th Annual Holy City Homegrown Festival

A celebration of local Charleston music featuring Tyler Boone, Acid Hawk, Finnegan Bell, and others on the Main Stage at Charleston Pour House.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 8:30 PM · Charleston Pour House, Charleston

Arts & Culture

A Charleston Carnival

Kicking off its 2026-2027 season, the Charleston Symphony presents a 'celebration of the trumpet' featuring a former New York Philharmonic member across two nights.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · Charleston

Eddie B: 'If These Classroom Walls Could Talk'

Former educator and comedian Eddie Brown delivers a night of stand-up comedy offering a realistic and comedic look into the daily life of teachers.

Friday, September 25, 2026 8:00 PM · Charleston Music Hall, Charleston

Let's F***ing Date with Serena Kerrigan and Madison LeCroy

A live book event at Buxton Books featuring Serena Kerrigan and local Charleston personality Madison LeCroy.

Friday, September 25, 2026 8:00 PM · Buxton Books, Charleston

Members Only Behind the Seams Tour: Textiles from the Deep

Museum members get an exclusive preview of 'Textiles from the Deep: Findings from the H.L. Hunley Submarine' before it opens to the public, led by Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 3:30 PM · The Charleston Museum, Charleston

Music & Nightlife

Reedy River String Band

Bluegrass, folk, and Americana on the Deck Stage at Charleston Pour House.

Friday, September 25, 2026 6:00 PM · Charleston Pour House, Charleston

Full Moon Adult Swim with DJ Sparkling Carla

A unique nighttime swim event at Paradiso Charleston featuring DJ Sparkling Carla spinning poolside.

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:00 PM · Paradiso Charleston

Charlton Singleton & Friends Presents: New Jack Swing

Charleston jazz icon Charlton Singleton and friends celebrate the classic New Jack Swing era in an electrifying live concert at Charleston Music Hall.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 8:00 PM · Charleston Music Hall, Charleston

Live at Firefly with Turnpike Troubadours

Beloved red-dirt country outfit Turnpike Troubadours plays a live outdoor concert at Firefly Distillery's 5-acre field with marsh views and local food trucks.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Firefly Distillery, North Charleston

Outdoors & Active

Park Circle Walk and Second State for Coffee

A social walking group meets in Park Circle for a morning walk followed by coffee at Second State.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 8:30 AM · Park Circle, North Charleston

Free Events

Last Steps of Summer with HydroJug

A free community run at Colonial Lake to celebrate the last days of summer, partnering with HydroJug.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 8:00 AM · Colonial Lake, Charleston

Community Day at the Dill Sanctuary

The Charleston Museum invites the community to tour the Dill Sanctuary and learn about its rich historic and natural features.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 9:30 AM · Dill Sanctuary, Charleston

Food & Drink

20 Years of Home Team BBQ

Charleston institution Home Team BBQ celebrates its 20th anniversary with a special party at The Refinery.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 4:15 PM · The Refinery, Charleston

Date Night

Meet Me at The Hidden House

Charleston Magazine Club hosts an evening of cocktails, conversation, and unexpected charm at The Hidden House, one of Charleston's most intriguing new spaces.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 · The Hidden House, Charleston

Family-Friendly

Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson

Join Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab to learn about current fossil research projects at the Charleston Museum.

Friday, September 25, 2026 3:30 PM · The Charleston Museum, Charleston